Project Grant 2300429
Award Date
9/15/24
Completion Date
8/31/27
Dollars Obligated
$289K
Federal Agency
Division of Human Resource Development
Federal Grant Program
47.076
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Charlotte, NC 28216, USA
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